Hey guys, I just found about RC tanks a few weeks ago and it looks like a really fun hobby but I don't know how to go about starting. I've been doing some research on my own but there's so much to cover i get a little dazed. All the websites i've gone to have a million things to sell and they're all different brands/makes. I don't know which brands are best but i know some notable ones are Tamiya and Heng Long.

I guess what I'm asking is, do you have anything to recommend to a complete newbie in RC tanking? What brands do you recommend, and what scale would be good and affordable for a first-timer? Should I buy one off a website or a local hobby store? (I live in California so if you know some good hobby stores there please let me know!)

Thanks